Settling into life in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The first month in the Paris of the South was, for Phil, a blur of lectures, assignments and teaching practices. However, after this intensive course (CELTA) Phil is now a fully qualified English teacher.


Any occasional break from researching grammar points was taken in our local Barrio Norte bookshop. The most magnificent one we've ever seen: El Ateneo. You can sit in old cinema seats and read in the side boxes!


Adjusting to balmy 40 degree days was helped by the discovery of helados. After extensive research we can declare that Buenos Aires is home to the world's finest ice-cream. Mmmm....

First Tango in Buenos Aires (video clip)

After just a few dates, Sam sent Phil a bold text: "Shall we go to Argentina to learn tango?" Phil called her bluff. 4 years later...